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John J. Hamer "In Deganny Valley" Wales, Watercolour
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John J. Hamer "In Deganny Valley" Wales, Watercolour

1920 - 1940
Description

This watercolour "In Deganny Valley" by John James Hamer measures 14"x 10" and is unsigned. It is mounted giving an overall size of 19"x 16".

An attractive view at Deganwy in Wales.

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Welsh Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

Independent Date Check ID 07739376
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Watercolour washes over pencil on wove paper: mid-twentieth-century painting technique.
Stylised foliage and rose-toned tree trunk: British landscape style of the era.
Hand lettering on the card mount: period presentation naming the location and artist.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA962768
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Description
This watercolour "In Deganny Valley" by John James Hamer measures 14"x 10" and is unsigned. It is mounted giving an overall size of 19"x 16".

An attractive view at Deganwy in Wales.

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Welsh Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 07739376
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Watercolour washes over pencil on wove paper: mid-twentieth-century painting technique.
Stylised foliage and rose-toned tree trunk: British landscape style of the era.
Hand lettering on the card mount: period presentation naming the location and artist.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA962768
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the McTague of Harrogate Profile Page

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McTague of Harrogate is a registered member of BADA 

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A watercolour landscape painting depicting a tree-lined road in a Welsh valley with figures seated under a large tree.
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Archive I A watercolour landscape painting depicting a tree-lined road in a Welsh valley with figures seated under a large tree.

John J. Hamer "In Deganny Valley" Wales, Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour landscape painting depicting a tree-lined road in a Welsh valley with figures seated under a large tree. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

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A watercolour landscape painting depicting a tree-lined road in a Welsh valley with figures seated under a large tree.
John J. Hamer "In Deganny Valley" Wales, watercolour
Ref: SA962768
A watercolour landscape painting depicting a tree-lined road in a Welsh valley with figures seated under a large tree.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleBritish School
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsMature trees, Stone wall, Welsh mountains, Pastoral figures
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This unsigned watercolour painting on paper is titled "In Deganny Valley" by John James Hamer, dating from 1940 in the British School style. The composition portrays a rural landscape in Deganwy, Wales, featuring a winding road framed by mature trees, a low stone wall, distant Welsh mountains, and pastoral figures resting in the shade. Dominated by muted green and earthy tones, the artwork displays paper texture and delicate water-based pigment application characteristic of mid-century British topographical works. The framed piece measures 49 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 1 cm deep overall. Suitable for traditional and English country house interiors, this piece provides an evocative pastoral scene ready for hanging. It fits naturally above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway, bringing a calm, scenic atmosphere to domestic walls. The framed watercolour integrates easily with classic timber furniture and neutral wall treatments, offering an authentic regional landscape view without overpowering existing room decor.

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The British watercolour movement gained prominence during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with artists capturing topographical views, rural working life, and natural light across Britain. Works from this era often feature pastoral valleys, country lanes, and traditional architecture rendered with fluid washes.

Traditional watercolours utilize natural pigments suspended in a water-soluble binder, such as gum arabic, applied directly to heavy cotton rag paper. Artists layer translucent glazes and opaque washes to create depth, light, and detailed foliage.

Authentic watercolours feature visible brush strokes, artist signatures or monograms, and subtle signs of natural aging such as slight paper toning or foxing. Inspecting the paper under magnification reveals pigment absorption rather than printed halftone dots found in mechanical reproductions.

A traditional watercolour landscape can be displayed above a sideboard, layered on a bookshelf, or incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall. Pairing the artwork with a simple gilt or dark wood frame allows it to complement both classic and contemporary decor schemes.

Preserve watercolour art by framing it behind UV-protective glass with acid-free matting to prevent direct contact between the paper and glass. Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, high heat, and humid environments to avoid fading and paper degradation.
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